The text requires the decrease in the environmental impact on the construction and renovation of public buildings; will still go through the CMA and CCJ
Accessibility and sustainability can become mandatory in public works, if the bill is approved , presented by the senator (Pl-ri). A proposal alter a which establishes rules on the construction of public buildings.
The project is currently on the Human Rights Commission and will still go through Environmental Commission and the (Constitution and Justice Commission), where it will have a terminative decision.
The text states that the construction and reform of public buildings should observe the federal, state and municipal rules related to accessibility, as well as present sustainable solutions that minimize environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.
It also requires that companies hired by the government incorporate sustainable practices at all stages of the process, with the objective of reducing costs and reducing environmental damage.
In justification, Senator Romário highlights the need to modernize public construction practices in Brazil, promoting works that reconcile sustainability and economy.
“By promoting the inclusion of sustainable solutions, it is not only the conservation of the environment, but also the reduction of operating costs, resulting in greater economy for long-term public coffers.”it says.
According to him, public buildings are fundamental for the provision of essential services, such as health and education, and should be adapted to the needs of the population, especially people with disabilities or reduced mobility.
For the senator, the approval of the bill “It will be a decisive step towards a more sustainable and conscious future, including respect for people with disabilities and the person with reduced mobility”..
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